Obituaries

William Joseph (Bill) Millerleft this world May 6, 2017, he was 85 years young.  Bill was born July 17, 1931, joined the Navy and served in Japan, Korea and Guam. While on leave he met the woman he would spend the next 63 years with, the love of his life Donna Jean.  Bill was an executive for General Motors until...

Andrea Leal, 62, of Queen Creek was called to her Lord on May 4, 2017.Born to Jesus and Frances Aldecoa on October 20, 1954; Andrea had six siblings and was married to Juan Leal on May 22, 1982. Through this wonderful marriage they had three beautiful children: Rebecca Leal, Juannie Leal Junior and Agustin Leal. They also have 4 amazing...

Albert “Al” Samuel Bartolucci, 80, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of April 30, 2017, at the Chandler Arizona Regional Hospital.  Al was born on April 9, 1937, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Louis and Petrina “Peggy” Bartolucci. He was self-employed most of his life and was the owner-operator of Raindrop...

Judy was born in Davenport, Iowa March 15, 1941 to Charles (Mike) Mikesell and Claudine Mikesell nee Elliott. She had one younger sister Pamala. At ten she lost her father to an accident but soon gained a new father when her mother remarried. Merwyn (Dave) Davis became her new father and Debi became her new little sister. In 1954, the...

Myrtle Hunter Gorman Cahoon,95,passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on April19, 2017in Chandler, Arizona. She was born April3, 1922in Twin Groves, Idaho to Troy and Faunt Eliza Young Hunter. Her mother married her step-father Walter Gorman when she was 3 years old. She loved growing up around her cousins, aunts, uncles, and her beloved maternal grandparents. In1939,Myrtle...

Anne Tonia Hrdlickapassed away on April 19, 2017 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Arizona. She was born February 8, 1951 in Chicago, IL. Anne is survived by her husband Carl (Ed) Hutson Jr., her son Carl (Eddy) Hutson III (Maricris Hutson), her son Greg Hutson preceded her death, her daughter Melissa Bowman (Ben Hambleton). Anne left behind...

Ruth L. Hepner (Carver)89 years old passed away peacefully on April 23rd 2017 in Gilbert, AZ. Ruth was born January 10th 1928 in Greenup , Illinois.She has lived in Arizona over 50 years.Ruth is survived by her 2 sons Gary (Deb), Steve (Debbie) both of Chandler.3 grandchildren Ryan, Michelle (Rob) and Timothy.5 great grandchildren Austin, TJ, Ivy, Sheldon and Lily.At...

Arlene Ruth Stormsbeloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was born on December 23, 1923 in Kokomo, IN and passedfrom this life on April 20, 2017 at her home in Chandler, AZ.Arlene was the second of four daughters born to Edgar and Lola Johnson.Her parents were long time farmers near Burlington, IN.Arlene graduated from New London High School.She attended Kokomo...

Patricia Ann Bowenwas born on October 11, 1942 in Bokchito, Oklahoma. The daughter of James Calvin Bracket and Dora Estella Sparks. She grew up in Bennington, Oklahoma on the family farm. She was the youngest of thirteen children. Siblings are: Leroy Brackett, Ray Brackett, Gladys Jones, Beulah May Burgess, George E. Brackett, Alameda (Minnie) Brackett, JC Brackett Jr., JT Brackett,...

Mildred “Millie” Betcherof Mesa, AZ, joined her husband of 57 years “Herbie” and grandson Kevin in heaven on April 7, 2017 at the age of 87. She was born Mildred Mary Day on June 7, 1929 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She married Herbert Betcher on September 1, 1951 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She and Herb immigrated to Southern California in...

Mary Jane (Collins) NormanMary Jane Norman, 71, passed the morning of April 15, 2017 at her home in Chandler, Arizona. She was born in Lone Tree, Iowa on July 4, 1945, and lived in Iowa until moving to Arizona in 1969.Mary graduated in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in education from Arizona State University. She continued her education soon after,...

Rebecca Anne Smithpassed away on April 15, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ.She is survived by her loving husband Dr. Koert R. Smith, Chandler, AZ, brother Jim Denly, Erie, CO, sons Robert Corzatt, Kingston Smith, Barret Smith and daughters Catharine Mayfield and Alys Williams, eleven Grandchildren and three great Grandchildren.Becky, as she is preferred to...

Lisa Shannon HurstFrom everyone who knows Lisa, the first words out of their mouths are almost always, “She is the most compassionate human being I’ve ever known.” In our little family, when we cried, she cried with us. When we hurt, she held us. When we were happy, she celebrated. When we were together, she rejoiced. Her compassion spread far...

Lettie Alice Brinkley BraudtLettie Alice Braudt, 98, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on April 5, 2017 in in her son’s home in Chandler, AZ.  Mrs. Braudt was born August, 2, 1918 to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Brinkley of Estancia, NM. Lettie was an adventurer at heart and tireless letter writer to all those she met. Her generosity and charm...

Lorraine Claire Joneswas born on October 14, 1936 in the small town of Johnston just outside of Providence, Rhode Island. Her parents were George and Lorraine Gagnon. The eldest and the only girl in a family of three brothers; Claire, as she liked to be called, moved from New York to Arizona in the mid 1980’s and was a Chandler...

Dorothy Aitken Simister Griffiths, 83, passed away in Chandler, Arizona on April 3, 2017 after a year-long battle with melanoma cancer. Dorothy is the daughter of the late George and Beatrice Simister born July 16, 1933 in San Francisco, California as the only girl in a family of 4 brothers. She attended school in San Francisco and graduated from Lincoln...

Elaine C. Beckman, born 10-22-1920 in Granada, Colorado. She passed away peacefully 3-26-2017 in Gilbert, AZ. Elaine worked most of her life and enjoyed many happy years in Hawaii with her husband “Duke” George Beckman who preceded her in death. She is the loving mother of Sharon Ann Gold of Chandler, AZ and David A. Beckman who also preceded her...

Susie Shubin Lang Rice, of Gilbert, AZ, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on March 20, 2017 in Gilbert. She was born Dec. 30, 1929 in Glendale, AZ to Eli Ephraim Shubin and Julie Haprov. The family moved to California in 1942. She worked at the Security Pacific Bank, where she met Franklin Ralph Lang. They were married on...

ObituaryRoseMary Clarice JacksonSunrise: November 1, 1934                                                        Sunset: March 8, 2017RoseMary Clarice Jackson was born November 1, 1934, the only child of Edna P. Smith and Clarence Edward Jamison.  “Rosie” as she was affectionately nicknamed, started her education at Burnside Elementary and studied at the prestigious University of Chicago Lab School and Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia, North Carolina and graduated...

Loris Ann Fox Davies Crawford, 67, passed away March 14, 2017 in Chandler, Arizona.Loris was born near Ogallala, Nebraska on May 19, 1949 to Irene (Hanson) Fox and Hubert Fox.Loris was a popular store owner, teacher, and active throughout her life in theater.Loris is survived by her siblings Dillard Fox, AZ; Dennis (Leeanne) Fox, MT; Dana Fox, WA; daughter Leslie...